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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,321.10, 333,016.76 and 132,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,321.10, 333,016.76 and 132,425.10 is: 182,743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,321.10 : 333,016.76 = 132,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,321.10/333,016.76 = 132,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,321.10x = 333,016.76 × 132,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,321.10x = 44,099,777,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099,777,744.68/241,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,743.15

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